A systematic review published in the August 2020 issue of Journal of Cancer Survivorship: Research and Practice examined the effectiveness of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapy for those at risk of or living with lymphedema.
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A team of researchers performed a systematic review to comprehensively evaluate the reliability of massage therapy for cancer patients with anxiety and depression.
A study published in the Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research investigated the effects of foot massage provided by a mother on the severity of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children.
Books of Discovery and Ruth Werner have made a digital addendum to the textbook A Massage Therapist's Guide to Pathology available for free to the profession at https://booksofdiscovery.com/what-is-new/#COVID. This resource provides a comprehensive clinical and pathological examination of COVID-19 written by Werner.
GSN Planet (GSN) has launched a COVID-19 Sustainability Guide in response to the recent pandemic. The guide was written by GSN’s Sustainability Task Force and is available to the entire wellness industry.
On June 2, 2020, the Iowa Board of Massage Therapy adopted a new rule change effective August 19, 2020, that revises the mandatory training requirements for child and dependent adult abuse reporting.
In a randomized, parallel, single-blind controlled trial, researchers examined the effects of foot massage on pain in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
The Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) has released guidance for massage practitioners and schools during the COVID-19 crisis. The guidelines, created by a Task Force of experts from across the profession, are available here.
The Denver Post has announced the results of its annual Top Workplaces survey. We are proud to announce that Professional Assist Corp, ABMP’s employee-owned parent company, was named a 2020 Top Workplace by the Denver Post for the second year in a row.
Healwell's free online course draws on ABMP's back-to-practice guidelines to offer therapists recommendations and best practices for transforming a home massage office into a COVID-safe (as possible) space.